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A2 · Science & technology

A2 · Wissenschaft & Technik

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    code(noun)

    /kəʊd/

    der Code, der Quellcode

    a system of letters, numbers or symbols, or a set of computer instructions, used to represent information

    Programmers write code that tells the computer exactly what to do.

    Programmierer schreiben Code, der dem Computer genau sagt, was er tun soll.

    Synonymeruleslawsguidelinesprinciplessystemconventionprotocol
    Antonymedisorderlawlessnesschaosunstructured
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    experiment(noun)

    /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

    das Experiment, der Versuch

    a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge

    Product developers must conduct hundreds of experiments in their research

    Produktentwickler müssen bei ihrer Forschung Hunderte von Experimenten durchführen.

    After designing a new product, researchers continue experimenting to determine whether it has other uses

    Synonymetesttrialinvestigationstudyprocedureobservation
    Antonymetheoryguessconjecturespeculation
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    research(noun)

    /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/

    die Forschung

    a careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it

    For toy manufacturers, research can be pure fun

    Für Spielzeughersteller kann Forschung reines Vergnügen sein.

    Part of the research the team does is to determine whether similar products are already on the market

    Synonymestudyinvestigationexplorationinquiryanalysisexperimentation
    Antonymeignoranceneglectcarelessnesssuperficiality
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    system(noun)

    /ˈsɪstəm/

    das System, das Netz

    a group of things, pieces of equipment, routes, etc. that are connected or work together

    The airline system covers the entire world with flights

    Das Streckennetz der Fluggesellschaft deckt mit seinen Flügen die ganze Welt ab.

    We need a better system to keep track of how much money we are spending on this vacation

    Synonymestructureorganizationarrangementframeworkmethodprocessscheme
    Antonymedisorderchaosrandomnessdisorganization
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    electrical(adjective)

    /ɪˈlektrɪkl/

    elektrisch

    connected with electricity; using or producing electricity

    an electrical fault in the engine

    ein elektrischer Fehler im Motor

    electrical equipment/appliances

    Synonymeelectricpoweredelectronic
    Antonymemechanicalmanualnonelectric
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    program(noun)

    /ˈprəʊɡræm/

    das Programm

    a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer

    She wrote a computer program to calculate the company's monthly sales.

    Sie schrieb ein Computerprogramm, um die monatlichen Umsätze des Unternehmens zu berechnen.

    Synonymeapplicationroutineschedulesystemcodesoftware
    Antonymeerrorbugfailure
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    invention(noun)

    /ɪnˈvenʃn/

    die Erfindung

    a thing or an idea that has been invented

    He was given a Nobel prize for his invention.

    Er erhielt einen Nobelpreis für seine Erfindung.

    Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs.

    Synonymecreationinnovationdiscoverydesignbrainchild
    Antonymecopyimitationreplicationreproduction
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    invent(verb)

    /ɪnˈvent/

    erfinden

    to produce or design something that has not existed before

    Who invented the steam engine?

    Wer hat die Dampfmaschine erfunden?

    I wish mobile phones had never been invented!

    Synonymecreatedesignoriginatedeviseformulatediscover
    Antonymecopyimitatereproduceduplicateborrow
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    survey(noun)

    /ˈsɜːrveɪ/

    die Umfrage, die Befragung

    a set of questions asked to many people to find out their opinions or behaviour

    We sent an online survey to 2,000 customers last week.

    Wir haben letzte Woche eine Online-Umfrage an 2.000 Kunden verschickt.

    The survey found that most users shop on their phones.

    Synonymepollstudyquestionnaireinvestigationreviewanalysisassessment
    Antonymeignoranceneglectspeculationguesswork
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    oil(noun)

    /ɔɪl/

    das Öl, das Erdöl

    a thick liquid that is found in rock underground

    We are burning too much coal and oil.

    Wir verbrennen zu viel Kohle und Öl.

    What's your name?

    Synonymepetroleumcrude oilmineral oillubricantfuel
    Antonymewaterrenewable energyalternative fuel
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    electric(adjective)

    /ɪˈlektrɪk/

    elektrisch, Elektro-

    connected with electricity; using, produced by or producing electricity

    We bought an electric car to save money on petrol.

    Wir haben ein Elektroauto gekauft, um Benzin zu sparen.

    Synonymeelectricalpoweredbattery-operatedelectromagnetic
    Antonymemanualmechanicalnonelectricunpowered
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    technology(noun)

    /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/

    die Technologie, die Technik

    scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines

    science and technology

    Wissenschaft und Technik

    recent advances in medical technology

    Synonymeapplied scienceengineeringinnovationmechanicsautomation
    Antonymenaturehandicraftmanual laborprimitive methods
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    discovery(noun)

    /dɪˈskʌvəri/

    die Entdeckung

    an act or the process of finding somebody/something, or learning about something that was not known about before

    In 1974 Hawking made the discovery(= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation.

    1974 machte Hawking die Entdeckung (= er entdeckte), dass Schwarze Löcher Strahlung abgeben.

    She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful.

    Synonymefindingrevelationdetectionunearthingascertainmentdisclosurebreakthroughinvention
    Antonymeconcealmenthidinglossdestruction
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    electronic(adjective)

    /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪk/

    elektronisch

    having or using many small parts, such as microchips , that control and direct a small electric current

    This dictionary is available in electronic form.

    Dieses Wörterbuch ist in elektronischer Form erhältlich.

    electronic music

    Synonymedigitalcomputerizedonline
    Antonymemanualpaperanalogphysical
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    electricity(noun)

    /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/

    der Strom, die Elektrizität

    a form of energy from charged elementary particles , usually supplied as electric current through cables, wires, etc. for lighting, heating, driving machines, etc.

    The electricity has been turned off.

    Der Strom wurde abgestellt.

    The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply).

    Synonymepowercurrentvoltagecharge
    Antonymepowerlessnessnon-conductivitynonelectricity
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    gas(noun)

    /ɡæs/

    das Gas

    any substance like air that is neither a solid nor a liquid, for example hydrogen or oxygen

    Oxygen is a gas that all animals need in order to breathe.

    Sauerstoff ist ein Gas, das alle Tiere zum Atmen brauchen.

    Synonymefuelvaporair
    Antonymesolidliquid
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    digital(adjective)

    /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/

    digital

    using a system of receiving and sending information as a series of the numbers one and zero, showing that an electronic signal is there or is not there

    I bought a digital camera yesterday.

    Ich habe gestern eine Digitalkamera gekauft.

    Synonymeelectroniccomputerized
    Antonymeanalogmanual
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    researcher(noun)

    /ˈriːsɜːrtʃər/

    der Forscher, die Forscherin

    a person who studies something carefully and tries to discover new facts about it

    The researcher published their findings in a scientific journal.

    Der Forscher veröffentlichte seine Ergebnisse in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift.

    Synonymeinvestigatorscientistscholaranalystexaminer
    Antonymelaymanamateurnovicebeginner
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    lab(noun)

    /læb/

    das Labor

    a laboratory

    The scientist works in the lab.

    Der Wissenschaftler arbeitet im Labor.

    Synonymelaboratoryworkshop
    Antonymeoutsidefield